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Afghanistan's Communications Revolution
Ambassador Gross: "Experts from around the world helped Afghanistan establish a modern ministry of communications, capable of quickly licensing private mobile phone providers, effectively regulating a competitive communications environment and encouraging direct foreign investment into the extremely challenging post-conflict economy." Op-Ed
Bilateral Investment Treaty With China
The U.S. and China agreed to launch negotiations of a bilateral investment treaty (BIT) on June 18 during the fourth meeting of the United States-China Strategic Economic Dialogue. Fact Sheet
Advancing Transatlantic Economic Integration
Read the Joint Statement of the European Commission and the U.S. from the second meeting of the Transatlantic Economic Council. Fact Sheet on Advancing Transatlantic Economic Integration through the Transatlantic Economic Council.
Colombia Free Trade Agreement
President Bush: "This agreement will advance America's national security interests in a critical region. It will strengthen a courageous ally in our hemisphere. It will help America's economy and America's workers at a vital time." Full Text | Fact Sheet | Statement by Secretary Rice | Op-Ed by Secretary Rice |